Super Committee – What a Joke!
The Congressional deficit reduction panel, aka the Super Committee, is a joke. You’re never going to find a way to reduce the deficit when half of the people on the committee refuse to be logical or even reasonable. The Republicans in no shape or form will ever put tax increases on the table unless revenue […]
Continue readingThe Rum Diary
I watched The Rum Diary at one of my local theaters yesterday. It has received mixed if not negative reviews but I’ve never been one to believe reviews and had to see the movie for myself. I also read the book by Hunter S. Thompson some years ago. Good book and good movie. Damn the reviewers. […]
Continue readingSWAT Team a Block Down
I was writing in my living room when I heard a loud but muffled voice over a PA. What the fuck! I walked outside trying to get a clearer understanding of what was being said. Finally I heard it. “This is the sheriff’s department. We have a warrant.” Oh shit. I put on some pants […]
Continue readingSweater Weather
I love the approach of “winter” in Austin. As soon as the faintest cold spell blows through (below 60) people break out the full on winter wear. I’m talking coats, scarves, caps, gloves — the works. Which is ridiculous because by 10 am it’s close to 80 degrees and all of those people begin to […]
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